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Watch: Leavitt says ‘only’ president can answer questions about invoking Insurrection Act
Table of Contents
- Watch: Leavitt says ‘only’ president can answer questions about invoking Insurrection Act
- Leavitt declines to clarify Trump utilizing Insurrection Act
- White House indicates reporters can be punished for leaking information
- Venezuelan Opposition Leader Meets with President Trump
- Walz Calls on Trump to ‘turn the Temperature Down’
Autonomous video 15 January 2026 18:52
Leavitt declines to clarify Trump utilizing Insurrection Act
Leavitt declined to give details about when or how President Donald Trump could utilize the Insurrection Act in Minnesota,claiming it was a question for him.
“that’s only a question frankly the president can answer,” Leavitt said in response to a question.
“the president’s post spoke loud and clear to Democrats across this country, elected officials who are using thier platforms to encourage,” she added.
Ariana Baio 15 January 2026 18:33
White House indicates reporters can be punished for leaking information
When asked about the government’s recent search and seizure of a Washington Post reporter’s home, white house Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said anyone who leaks information that could put military personnel at risk will be held accountable – potentially including reporters.
“The governance is not going to tolerate leaks… that put the nation’s integrity and national security at risk,” Leavitt said.
When asked to clarify how the administration interprets the Pentagon Papers case, Leavitt declined.
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Meets with President Trump
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado arrived at the White House today for a closed-door lunch with President Donald Trump.This marks the first meeting between the two leaders.
Walz Calls on Trump to ‘turn the Temperature Down’
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz urged President Trump to de-escalate tensions after the president threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act. Walz also called on protesters in Minnesota to continue demonstrating peacefully.
Ariana Baio, January 15, 2026